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SD12 ZXG

2012 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Fiat 50046,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ZXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NO CLAMP ON EXHAUST MIDDLE TO REAR

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 89,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NO CLAMP ON EXHAUST MIDDLE TO REAR

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,820 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front exhaust bracket and clamp corroded/broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Front exhaust bracket and clamp corroded/broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DLR inoperative

Nearside passenger door handle broken but still functional

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer sheath fractured and swollen but still functional (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 66,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/5515 slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DLR inoperative

Nearside passenger door handle broken but still functional

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer sheath fractured and swollen but still functional (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL (day running light) not working. new bulb now fitted and working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

engine has no oil in it! 1 litre added for testing purposes

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,372 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer deterioted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 45,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer box scaled badly but not leaking

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SD12 ZXG is a 2012 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD12 ZXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD12 ZXG is a 2012 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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